Begin by warming up your lower back and directly contracting the iliopsoas muscle by bending the knees in towards the chest. Traditional physical therapy philosophies say that co… See more

Next in the sequence, you want to activate the psoas major from the opposite direction. This pose helps combat an anterior pelvic tilt for reduced lower back pain. Use … See more

Boat post is another great floor position for working both sides of the psoas. You bring your spine and legs into a “V” shape while staying as elongated as possible. This simultaneo… See more

This restorative pose continues to stretch open the hipsand thighs. It lengthens the front of the psoas muscles and pelvis to gently soothe and stretch out tension. Note that this po… See more

Warrior poses are commonly part of Sun Salutationsequences. This asana stretches the back leg and lengthens each side of the psoas while holding the torso tall. Benefits: Strengthen … See more